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Story of personal journey as a carer

28 Jun 16

Everyone’s care journey is different. Here we explore the story of carer Sarah Bradshaw and her...

11 top tips for great nails

02 Jun 16

We all want well groomed, healthy finger and toe nails, but this can be difficult,  as...

Dementia and how pictures can help

19 May 16

For most people, sight is their most critical sense. 50% of all the information comes in...

How the ‘internet of things’ will change family care

15 Mar 16

Even though the internet has only been around in the UK for less than 20 years,...

Advantages of downsizing to a retirement community   

09 Feb 16

Moving from what may have been one’s family home for several years to a smaller property...

How to spot quality of care problems in a care home

04 Feb 16

You’ve considered all the options, visited many care homes and finally found a place that you...

Recipe of the week: Boeuf Bourguignon

01 Feb 16

Boeuf Bourguignon is basically a French beef stew. The difference between this type of beef stew...

Recipe of the week: Banana Bran Muffins

25 Jan 16

Delicious to start the day at breakfast or as a nutritious snack during the day, try...

Recipe of the week: Chocolate and cherry cake with hot chocolate sauce

18 Jan 16

Chocolate desserts are always a family favourite and this recipe is no exception. Delicious chocolate and cherry...

Top 7 tips to keep your home warm and dry this winter

12 Jan 16

Whilst much of the UK is currently experiencing record mild temperatures for December, it’s also worth...

Recipe of the week: Salmon in a blanket

11 Jan 16

Salmon in pastry: a luxury dish without the effort and mess normally associated with such gourmet...

Dealing with panic attacks and anxiety in older people

06 Jan 16

Mental health issues in older people are often under-diagnosed, as older patients tend to place more...

Breathing exercises to combat stress

22 Dec 15

Breathing exercises can help older people and their carers to relax and de-stress, as well as...

Top tips for filling out an attendance allowance form

17 Dec 15

Attendance allowance is granted to those people over 65 who require personal care assistance. The form...

Recipe of the week: Lamb shanks with leeks

14 Dec 15

Lamb shanks with leeks are simple to prepare and they can be left in the oven to...

Can herbs help older people with pain and inflammation?

10 Dec 15

Herbs have been used for centuries to alleviate pain and inflammation. Some contain antioxidants and can...

The 5 Most Common Cancers and their Symptoms

02 Dec 15

Here are the five most common types of cancer and their symptoms. Breast cancer Not only...

Recipe of the week: Prawn and Haddock Casserole

01 Dec 15

Delicious and so easy to make, try this nutritious winter recipe Serves 4 Ingredients 450g skinless...

Recipe of the week: Doughnut Surprise Dessert

30 Nov 15

This week we thought you deserved a sticky treat…doughnut surprise! This recipe serves four. Ingredients Four...

Causes of immobility and possible solutions

27 Nov 15

The human body, regardless of age, is designed for movement, but without an active lifestyle, our...

Christmas gift ideas to help your older parent 

26 Nov 15

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… so we thought it would be a good...

The causes of hair loss (alopecia) in men and women

24 Nov 15

Hair loss can happen to men and women and for a variety of reasons Male pattern...

Recipe of the week: Mushroom Tagliatelle

23 Nov 15

This week we are giving you a fail safe recipe for mushroom tagliatelle, plus a few...

Recipe of the week; Chicken Chasseur

16 Nov 15

This week’s recipe is a delicious Chicken Chasseur, quick and easy to make, cook and eat!...

Guide to Huntington’s Disease

12 Nov 15

Huntington’s disease (formerly known as Huntington’s chorea) is an inherited condition causing progressive brain damage. The...

Recipe of the week: Crumbed fish and chips

09 Nov 15

Every week, we feature a new, easy to follow recipe for you to try. This week,...

The trouble with sugar

25 Sep 15

It seems that sugar, not fat, is now considered to be public health enemy number one. ...

Guide to social services for older people

20 Sep 15

There is a wide variety of social care services available, primarily there to support people in...

How to improve your memory

06 Aug 15

Experts on ageing often point out that learning new skills is likely to improve cognitive functioning,...

How to help older people with hoarding problems

21 Jul 15

The NHS Choices website defines hoarding as a disorder whereby “someone acquires an excessive number of...

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Wiltshire Farm Foods offers frozen meals delivered to your door for healthy eating.

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